From Watching Olympic Show Jumping on TV
to Show Jumping in the Olympics
(Listeners’ Choice)
National Show Jumping Coach
By Popular Demand we have re-published this episode. Each weekend we are choosing the most listened to and commented on episodes for you to enjoy.
This interview was previously published in 2017 Jamie Coman (033)
About Jamie
– Jamie started his show jumping dream by watching the Olympics on TV.
He is now a Level 3 Show Jumping Specialist Coach, has been the National Show Jumping Coach and rides and competes at a International level, World Cup and the Olympics
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Jamie’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Near enough is not good enough
Who Has Helped, Inspired and Supported Jamie
– Jamie family
– Sue (wife)
– Hayley (daughter)
– Ryan (son in law)
Recommended Author
– Bart Cummings
About This Episode
– Jamie discusses the differences between training show jumping horses and training eventers for the show jumping phase and talks about several exercises he uses for training both types of horses
Time Stamps
00:48 – Near enough isn’t good enough
01:31 – Using the horses to round up dairy cows
02:42- From watching showjumping on TV
03:28- Jamie’s back up plan
04:29 – Understanding, reading and the Business of Horses
06:25 – What it takes to make it to the elite level
07:48 – Benefits of sponsorship
08:56 – Family and people who have influenced Jamie
10:40 – Why all eyes were on Jamie at the Olympics
12:28 – Importance of Gymnastics for the rider
13:44 – Favourite gymnastics exercises
16:06 – Trusting in staff to look after horses
17:51 – Difference between training Eventers and Show Jumpers
19:40 – Lesson for riders and importance of working between the jumps
20:38 – Jamie talks about the importance of listening to others and the biography of a trainer
22:08 – Coaching for all levels
22:53- Contact: See below
Jamie’s Contact Details
Phone: 0412 019 611
Email: scoman2@bigpond.com
Website: https://www.comanshowjumping.com.au
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/Goodspellpark
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